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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Out of what metal does Sundiata ask the blacksmiths to make his walking rod?
(a) Steel.
(b) Iron.
(c) Gold.
(d) Silver.

2. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has gone into labor?
(a) He is completely apathetic.
(b) He is angry.
(c) He is not home when the news breaks out.
(d) He is very nervous.

3. Where do Sundiata's relatives travel for advise at the opening of the story?
(a) To the palace.
(b) To Nirvana.
(c) To the river.
(d) To Mecca.

4. Griots are considered "vessels of _____ ."
(a) The past.
(b) The future.
(c) Eternity.
(d) The present.

5. Which of the following characters is the griot of Sundiata's story?
(a) D.T. Niane.
(b) Manding Bory.
(c) Djeli Mamoudou Kouyate.
(d) Sundiata.

6. Which of the following is NOT something that Fassyky discovers in Kanty's sorcery chamber?
(a) Musical instruments.
(b) Sacks of gold coins.
(c) Strange animals.
(d) Human remains.

7. How does the king react to the news that Sogolon has given birth to an ugly daughter?
(a) He loves his new daughter as he does his sons.
(b) He calls for the sorcerers to cleanse Sogolon's womb.
(c) He weeps next to his wife.
(d) He bans her from the palace.

8. Which of the following adjectives best describes Djata's physicality as a boy?
(a) Fat.
(b) Strong.
(c) Ugly.
(d) Handsome.

9. To what religion do Sundiata's ancestors belong?
(a) Catholicism.
(b) Buddhism.
(c) Islam.
(d) Hinduism.

10. How do the warriors kill the animal that is terrorizing Do?
(a) With their spears.
(b) With their spirituality.
(c) With their stamina.
(d) With kindness.

11. Who is Maghan Kon Fatta?
(a) Sundiata's father.
(b) Sundiata's grandfather.
(c) Sundiata's brother.
(d) Sundiata's son.

12. Why does the hunter revere small seeds?
(a) Because they are strong.
(b) Because they spread.
(c) Because they can be pollinated.
(d) Because they are beautiful.

13. Which of the following adjectives best describes Kanty?
(a) Humorous.
(b) Unintelligent.
(c) Cruel.
(d) Compassionate.

14. What do the Malian people believe is the most definitive characteristic of the heavenly God?
(a) He is mysterious.
(b) He is vengeful.
(c) He is powerful.
(d) He is trustworthy.

15. Which of the following musical instruments is magical in Kanty's chamber?
(a) A piano.
(b) A drum.
(c) A xylophone.
(d) A flute.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many witches does Sassouma hire to kill Sundiata?

2. Who does Sassouma consult with to help in her plot against Sogolon?

3. Which of the following is the most important task for a griot to accomplish?

4. How does Fassyky win over Kanty's heart, and convince him not to kill him?

5. How does Fakoli react to Kanty's theft?

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